Definitions

rationalize

[rash-uh-nl-ahyz, rash-nl-ahyz] / ˈræʃ ə nlˌaɪz, ˈræʃ nlˌaɪz /

VERB

make excuse; justify

Synonyms

STRONGEST

justify

STRONG

deliberate elucidate excise excuse extenuate reason reconcile resolve think vindicate

WEAK

account for apply logic cop a plea cop out explain away give alibi intellectualize make allowance reason out think through

Example Sentences

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Rationalize why this isn’t the tape you’re making a return appearance on.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher

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